“Now is the time for strong leadership by all present and future office holders in this city to close Rikers as soon as ...

New York City Council members and advocates rallied Wednesday ahead of a hearing to determine a path forward to close Rikers Island.

The City Council is considering spending $1.1 million on a measure aimed at speeding up the closing of Rikers Island — a bid ...

Members of the city council and activists are pushing back on criticism of the plan to close Rikers Island— and build four smaller jails.

Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind.

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“And then when guys go unpunished for dirty plays, dirty slashings — refs, a bit overwhelmed, miss some key, key things that happen. Then frustration takes over. It’s an emotional sport.

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The Department of Correction’s death toll continued to climb at a rapid rate this week after a 27-year-old died on Rikers Island on Monday night after allegedly suffering from a medical emergency.

Five inmates have died at the Rikers Island jail complex in the last six weeks, officials say. At least 38 people have died since New York City Mayor Eric Adams assumed office in 2022.